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    MACARENO

    4.9 (60 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 3:30 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Forgot the name but it's the one with all the meats including the birria. And yes I devoured every last bite!
    Daniel G.

    Macareno is La Güera at night. It is incredible. Delicious food, very reasonable prices, and service that feels like visiting a friend's home. I ordered the giant torta with all the meats including birria; it was practically the size of my head and absolutely packed with flavor. A true Puerto Vallarta experience. I cannot wait to go back.

    Fruit with yogurt, huarache with cactus and chicharron.
    Trinidad D.

    Excellent restaurant, there's a variety of food that is not found in an average restaurant, but it's very tasty and has a lot of Mexican flavor. Since everything is done right then in there, the service can be a little delayed, but it's definitely worth the wait. Ambient was laid back. Friendly staff. And great prices.

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    Alexa D.

    WOW! This place is totally underrated and a total locals spot. The quality is amazing and the prices can't be beat. We went for brunch and were greeted by a very kind waitress who made us feel like family. I ordered the shrimp and bean tostada and my boyfriend got a chorizo scramble. The toppings, flavor, and texture were absolutely incredible and we were almost licking our plates. The green juice is also very fresh and made in house. There is lovely ambiance here, cool air from the fans and lots of plants. I would come back in a heartbeat! Lots of vegetarian and gluten free options. LOL

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    Sammie C.

    First time coming to Macareno. It's slightly away from the main restaurant / bar scene (but still easily walkable from the center of Romantic Zone). Small and extremely authentic restaurant. Food was absolutely delicious. The Enfrijoladas were like nothing we had ever had before. Very, very good food.

    Chilaquiles

    Food was awesome here!!! The service was great, they were attentive. Everything we ordered was so good! It's a little place, but definitely worth a try.

    Enfrijoles with chorizo.
    Vu N.

    A very simple and motley restaurant with no pretense to be anything. They focused on their breakfast and brunch items, which was excellent. Their brewchata was perfect blend of sweetness and creaminess without overbearing. But the star was their Macareno breakfast eggs with toppings. We decided on the asada and still fantastic. But the suggested surprise was their waffles with fresh fruits and delicious ice cream. And holy cow this Enfrijoles was amazingly good! Definitely a visit.

    Laura A.

    The food here is delicious! Also, their coffee doesn't need sugar or cream it's very tasty. Service is excellent! Ambience is quiet perfect for brunch. You can walk to the restaurant if you're staying nearby or Uber to the location. If you have your own car parking might be a hassle. The restaurant is on the smaller side but the food didn't disappoint!

    Edward B.

    Older place in Zona Romantica ,with good reviews and going the opposite way of the beach (think cheaper). In a locals neighborhood. Place to me was lower then the 4.8 review it has averaged . Little dusty, but friendly staff and fast affordable food think i payed 10$ for everything pictured tip included. Wasn't really a fan of the red sauce. Other them that pretty good overall experience. And the key factor is they take credit cards. Id have to say i like Soco'a Place much better 1 block south .

    Desayuno burrito and macareno huevos

    Amazing quality of food and service. Would definitely recommend. The desayuno burrito and the macareno huevos were both delicious!

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    Christine S.

    Best street tacos inside a beautiful clean open area restaurant. Must try and well worth the walk! Fantastic salsa options with fantastic flavor and heat! We have eaten at several of the taco truck and this place was so good they were able to open a nice little restaurant area! MUST TR

    Huevos

    Increíble comida! La señora que cocina tiene un talento increíble. Comimos en la tarde y regresamos al siguiente día por la mañana para el desayuno.

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    Jessica G.

    This place is a gem. Best food we've had in PV so far. We stopped in for breakfast. I had the green huevos macareno, my husband had the red. Kids had the pancakes and French toast which seemed like they would be super sweet which in turn were not and perfectly sweetened. The cafe was delicious but if you are looking for something strong- this is not it. Service was great. The server was attentive and very kind. Loved the Boho aesthetic. Would absolutely visit again.

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    This place has my favorite breakfast in Puerto Vallarta. I love the family, it is dog friendly, the portions are perfect and delicious.

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    Delicious food great ambiance definitely worth coming back again. The service was great and courteous

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    Great, can't-miss breakfast. The Gordita Macareno hit the spot. Get it divorciados so you can taste both sauces.

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    If you want Authentic great quality food come check these out. Will be coming back for more

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    Pancho's Takos - Al pastor This plate is sooo loaded we had to quickly plan our strategy to tackle it!

    Pancho's Takos

    4.6(1.3k reviews)
    0.7 km
    $

    most legit bites you'll have in this entire area!…read more if you arrive after 8pm on any given night, there will be a line but the wait is so worth it! must get the guacamole, tacos el pastor and the agua de jamaica is top tier and not bragged about enough, add some lime for an extra kick!! this hole in the wall is in the middle of all the bustle in zona romántica and sitting outside only adds to the experience!

    If you visit Puerto Vallarta and venture into Zona Romantica for the first time, I highly recommend…read moretrying this taco stand. While the wait can be a bit unpredictable, it's usually not too long, especially during the summer. However, if you visit in the winter, it can take a while. The food here is reasonably priced and the portions are generous. The only thing that confuses me is the fruit water of the day. The cups are incredibly small, and for 30 pesos, I expected more. I've noticed that some tables have their water refilled, while others have been changed. I'm not sure if this is a policy or just a coincidence. The service is okay, but nothing extraordinary. They have a limited number of tables and don't have air conditioning, so it can get quite hot inside and outside. However, you're here to eat and go, so don't expect a sit-down experience. One important thing to note is that they only accept cash. So, make sure to bring some pesos with you.

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    Pancho's Takos - View from my little table

    View from my little table

    Pancho's Takos - Al Pastor - the star of the show! Beware! It is very loaded! I can usually eat 6-8 tacos, and I can only eat 4 of these!

    Al Pastor - the star of the show! Beware! It is very loaded! I can usually eat 6-8 tacos, and I can only eat 4 of these!

    Pancho's Takos - Al pastor

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    Al pastor

    Sonorita

    Sonorita

    4.6(275 reviews)
    0.6 km

    Our new favorite taco joint. We went there, were seated right away. Service was good and fast…read more We ordered the casa fundido with Al Pastor on top. It's thicker, more cheesy than what I've ever had before and very delicious. We paired that with the prime rib tacos, it was a plate stacked with meat and 4 tortillas under it, more than we could eat. The seasoning was great, it was diced so small that it was easy to eat. I got a virgin strawberry margarita, the wife got a coke. It was very affordable.

    I was honestly surprised to see this place rated so highly because our experience was pretty…read moredisappointing. We ordered the ribeye, al pastor, and chorizo tacos. The ribeye had so much fat that we had to pick through it just to eat it. The al pastor was very average - I've had much better at plenty of other taco spots. The biggest disappointment was the chorizo. It wasn't traditional chorizo at all; it looked and tasted more like chopped-up hot dogs. We barely touched it because it wasn't what we ordered expecting, and it just wasn't good. The presentation also wasn't appealing. The meat was simply piled on top of two tortillas, making everything messy and difficult to eat. They were also pretty stingy with the grilled jalapeños. The salsas didn't do the food any favors either. None of them really stood out, and the green guacamole salsa actually tasted like it had gone bad, so we stopped eating it. Service was attentive, but almost too attentive. Staff kept coming by every few minutes to ask if we were finished or if we needed anything. While I appreciate good service, it made us feel like we were being rushed through our meal instead of being able to enjoy it at our own pace. Overall, I don't understand the high ratings based on our experience. With so many amazing taco spots in Puerto Vallarta, this one didn't come close to meeting the hype. Unfortunately, we won't be coming back.

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    Sonorita - Cool atmosphere

    Cool atmosphere

    Sonorita - Their salsas are legit

    Their salsas are legit

    Sonorita - Virgin Margarita

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    MACARENO - mexican - Updated August 2026

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